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Improve overheads through correct body rotation and posture.

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🏆 #1 Takeaway - How can correct body rotation improve my padel overhead shot?
Proper body rotation and a sideways posture when preparing for an overhead allow you to engage your core, maintain balance, transfer body weight forward, and improve follow-through and recovery, making the shot more effective regardless of technique.

What Your Guru Thinks

This lesson from the coach offers a simple but effective tip for improving your overhead shots, regardless of the specific technique you use. Focusing on how you prepare your body, particularly the core rotation and head position, can dramatically improve your balance, power, and recovery. It tackles a common mistake players make and gives you a clear analogy to remember.

Taking a nap helps your overhead game and recovering position
Audience: Lower Intermediate|High Intermediate
Skill Level:
55%
Primary Shot: forehand
Play Style: Offensive
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Overhead Technique Posture Core Rotation

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